I think a small error has crept into the LCD section: it says ”The 550D’s 4:3 format” where it should say ”The 500D’s 4:3 format” (the 550D is the one with 3:2, right?).

Thank you for the review, this was precisely what I needed to decide whether to go for the 500D or not. (Not, as I’m particularly looking to get into shooting video.)